Does this require Windows Media Player to manage Media? I'm EXTREMELY disappointed that the iPod touch requires registration, to the point where I may look at other devices...but I do like iTunes. Does this use WMP to manage media? Is that useable? Does this require Windows Media Player to manage Media? I'm EXTREMELY disappointed that the iPod touch requires registration, to the point where I may look at other devices...but I... » Read More Does this require Windows Media Player to manage Media? I'm EXTREMELY disappointed that the iPod touch requires registration, to the point where I may look at other devices...but I do like iTunes. Does this use WMP to manage media? Is that useable? « Show Less
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That's cool-thanks for the info! The rate I go through these things sometimes, you never know when I might be in the market again :)
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With the Sony players, you can use Windows Media if you want...it's compatible.However, it doesn't force you to. If you prefer, you can also use a simple drag-and-drop with folders, like a mass storage device.
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The main reason I got this is because I didn't want to have to deal with Apple and their 'exclusive' itunes. I had my library set up in Windows Media Player, so it is nice this device works with it. I'd say it is a great alternative to the ipod. Only problem I've ever had was after 6 years the headphone jack wore out.
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I've never used iTunes. I primarily play music via my SamSung Note II with a couple players, including 2Player although now and then, I also use Media Player from my laptop and "play to" my speakers.
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Get ANYTHING except a ipod and you'll have no problems syncing or transferring mp3s. I recommend getting a cheap $20 player, so when it breaks(and it will) you're not out a crapload of money. Also, you don't have the problem of itunes deleting your music like it has been known to do.
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This player doesn't have it's own software, so you can use whichever media program you like, I suppose. I don't use WMP or iTunes, but I've used it with Media Monkey, Musicmatch, Amarok, and a couple of others.
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Well, to answer your question very directly, no, you don't necessarily need iTunes to add music to your iPod; there are many alternative ways of doing so, for example, the iPod plugin for Winamp. I hate iTunes and its invasive memory footprint, so this is how I did it when I actually used my iPod. Although, your question seems to assume that iTunes would force you to buy music in order to put it on your iPod. You can still use iTunes and use it to load all of the hundreds of CDs you've already pirated. :D It gives you the option to purchase things from the iTunes store, but I don't see any point in doing so; if I'm paying for music, I want something tangible, not crappy 128kbps AAC files. And of course, I've pirated a lot more music than you have, but please try your best to heed the digital pirates' honor code and purchase any music that you find you really like. I have tens of thousands of MP3s, and I listen to maybe a few hundred of them on a regular basis. These are the albums that I have bothered to purchase, and I can say I never would have found them had I not pirated them first.
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Cowon uses Windows Explorer (or whatever operating system you have on your computer) to see the music you have (MP3's usually) and you just drag and drop them to and from the player. Simple and effective. That is one of the major reasons why I chose a Cowon (quite apart from the music quality being 10 times better than iPods!). No stupid, pain-in-the-rear iTunes!!!! Any other questions, please let me know.
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There is no "subscribing" to itunes first of all, you get an account and you can download stuff. You can use other services (like Rhapsody) but then you have to transfer the music into itunes to sync it to your ipod.
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Actually, that is why I returned it an got one with a CD player. At first, I thought that I could just place my CD's into Itunes, and then put them onto an SD card and it would work the same. However, they needed to be transferred from the new mp4 format to mp3. When that was all said and done, it didnt even work. So, I do not know honestly, as I was so frustrated by reading that they wanted me to buy all of their SD cards and I wasnt having any luck. I would recommend just returning it and getting one with a CD player, or if you have an ipod or iphone-burn your CD's into Itunes and then sync them to your device so that you can play them from that. Actually, that is why I returned it an got one with a CD player. At first, I thought that I could just place my CD's into Itunes, and then put them onto an SD card and it would work the same. However, they needed to be transferred from the new mp4 format to mp3. When that was all said and done, it didnt even work. So, I do not know honestly, as I was so frustrated by reading that they wanted me to buy all of their SD cards and I wasnt having any luck. I would recommend just returning it and getting one with a CD player, or if you have an ipod or iphone-burn your CD's into Itunes and then... » Read More Actually, that is why I returned it an got one with a CD player. At first, I thought that I could just place my CD's into Itunes, and then put them onto an SD card and it would work the same. However, they needed to be transferred from the new mp4 format to mp3. When that was all said and done, it didnt even work. So, I do not know honestly, as I was so frustrated by reading that they wanted me to buy all of their SD cards and I wasnt having any luck. I would recommend just returning it and getting one with a CD player, or if you have an ipod or iphone-burn your CD's into Itunes and then sync them to your device so that you can play them from that. « Show Less
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I like WMP 11. The Zune software is basically the same, but with Zune Marketplace integrated. Nevertheless, I agree, the Microsoft Points system is quite silly. I mean, I know they have their reasons, but I think it would be easier for the average user to use plain dollars. I went ahead and subscribed to the Zune Pass option ($14.99 plus taxes I think) which lets you download all you want and synchronize to up to two Zune's. I've been downloading like crazy for the last two days and loving it!
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Since it's an iPod ya u would need iTunes, it will automatically ask u to download iTunes once u hook it up to ur computer. But u don't have to purchase music from iTunes, if u already have music on your computer u would need to import it to iTunes, it's pretty user friendly :)
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Kind of, it plays MP3 so it's made for media player, so with iTunes you have to go to iTunes, preferences, and make copies of every song you want in a MP3 version, so it's super annoying for iTunes but doable if are broke and have to have some music.
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Thanks!! You answered the specific question I had in mind: downloads from limewire. Its one of the main reasons I was hestitating on the ipod. I wasn't sure how restrictive it was (like, can you only upload things onto it from itunes, etc.) But now I know. THANKS!!!
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I hate mp4 format...I agree completely; that's the one thing that has kept me from buying any Apple device...I don't want everything in my audio library converted and not be able to play it on other systems. This is proprietary warfare and I'm not bowing down to Apple...
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You can't add memory but it holds a good amount of music. Yes you can add/delete songs as long as it's hooked up to your MAC / iTunes. I do it all the time. User friendly depends on how well you know how to use iTunes with your ipods ;o)
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A really good MP3 player that I have come across is the SanDisk Sansa e280 8 GB MP3 player. It is a little more expensive than most (I think new it's about $149.99, may be cheaper), however it lasted me about 7 years. It probably would have lasted me longer, except a friend borrowed it and left it in the rain. It is a pretty high quality player. Now on to the itunes issue. Itunes has basically made it so that you can't download music from them onto something that isn't apple, except a desktop computer. I received an itunes gift card once and did not own anything by apple. I downloaded itunes onto my computer easily and then bought a few songs. I did a lot of research and tried and tried to sinc the music onto my MP3 player, but nothing was working. Finally, I tried to download my songs onto a disc, which worked. Then I proceeded to upload that disc onto a different media player (Windows Media Player) on my computer that allowed me to download songs onto my MP3 player. All in all it was a very frustrating and difficult process. If you want to avoid the frustration of having to deal with itunes, I would just get an apple ipod, ipod touch, or something that apple allows itunes to download to. If you really want an MP3 player I would recommend the one I highlighted above.
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Not True! You don't have to use iTunes. I used to use Winamp with the iPod plug-in. A bonus, Winamp and the plug-in are free! I would recommend iTunes for uploading though, it's easier to use than other programs and will also rip CD's that you own.